Remove the 4 Torx fasteners that retain the center console. This will require the Torx on the driver’s side lower panel and passenger side lower panel to be removed first.

Next, you will need to slide both seats to their forward position. You can then locate the Torx on the lower rear of the center console.

Remove the black cover located on the lower portion of the dash at the front of the console. Pull out at the bottom. This piece is retained by a pair of spring clips.

You will then be able to remove the center console. It is necessary to have the e-brake on and pulled to its highest point. The gear selector will need to be in “D” or “2nd” (with the engine off and the key in the run position, you will also need to apply the brake to get it out of “P”). Start by lifting at the rear of the console. You should now be able to remove and set it aside.

You are now ready to climb under your JK. First, you will need to remove the 4 bolts retaining the factory skid plate shown above.

This will allow you to remove the driveshafts front and rear from the factory transfer case. You will need to find the factory cable shift bracket located on the driver’s side toward the rear of the transmission. It is retained by 3 bolts. Remove the 3 bolts and pry the factory cable from the shift bracket.

Remove the 2 wire plug located on the transfer case range switch. Note: It is Bronze/Gold in color and shaped like a large bolt.

The final stage in removing the factory transfer case. Remove the breather hose located near the transfer case range switch. Use a transmission jack or extra help in removal of the transfer case as it is awkward and heavy. Remove the 6 nuts retaining the transfer case to the back of the transmission. The transfer case is now ready to be removed.